Citizenship of the Russian Federation – a question of interest to many foreign nationals. In a previous article, we talked about the citizenship: on the General order of receipt, as well as on simplified. One of the ways of obtaining citizenship in a simplified manner, is the recognition of a native Russian speaker. This article will talk about order of acquisition of citizenship of the Russian Federation in accordance with article 14 of the Federal law of 31 may 2002 № 62-FZ "On citizenship of the Russian Federation" (a Russian speaker).
Stage 1 – recognition of a native Russian speaker
In accordance with applicable law, a native Russian speaker is a person
- knowledge of the Russian language on a daily basis using it in cultural and domestic spheres (interview results) in the case
- if the person or his / her relatives in direct ascending line reside or early permanently resided on the territory of the Russian Federation or on the territory attached to the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union within the State border of the Russian Federation.
In order to pass the procedure of recognition as a native Russian speaker, must apply to the territorial body of the FMS. Depending on the reason, the applicant will be given a list of required documents, issued for an application form and will explain the procedure for filling out of this application and the designated time for your next dose.
When contacting a foreign citizen should have an identification document and the document confirming legal stay on the territory of Russia.
Documents that must be submitted along with the application
Together with the statement of the foreign citizen or the person without citizenship over the age of 18 years, having legal capacity, living or staying on the territory of the Russian Federation, is obliged to submit the following documents:
| The status of foreign citizen or person without citizenship, the timing of application | Reason for applying | The list of documents |
| Temporarily resides in the territory of Russia (the deadline for submission of documents - not later than 15 days prior to the expiration of the period of stay in Russia) | A foreign citizen or stateless person who previously lived continuously in the territory of the Russian Federation or on the territory attached to the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union within the State border of the Russian Federation | 1. Proof of identity (translated) |
| 2. The document confirming the right of temporary stay in the Russian Federation (visa and/or immigration card or other document referred to FZ of 25 July 2002. No. 115-FZ "On legal status of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation" or international Treaty) | ||
| 3. The document confirming the fact of permanent residence:
- military ID; - extract from the house register; - a document containing information about military registration; - a copy of the door card; - other document; - archival certificates, copies of documents of Archival Fund of the Russian Federation, extracts from archive documents and/or other archival documents |
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| A foreign citizen or a stateless person has / had in the past relatives on a direct ascending line (mother, father, grandparents etc.) living permanently or lived earlier in Russia or on territory that belonged to the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union within the State border of the Russian Federation | 1. Proof of identity (translated) | |
| 2. The document confirming the right of temporary stay in the Russian Federation (visa and/or immigration card or other document referred to FZ of 25 July 2002. No. 115-FZ "On legal status of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation" or international Treaty) | ||
| 3. The document, which confirms the presence of these relatives:
- birth certificate of the applicant and documents, confirming the relationship |
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| 4. The document confirming the fact of permanent residence of the relative in the relevant territory:
- a document containing information about military registration (relative); - birth certificate; - a certificate of adoption; - the certificate on conclusion of marriage; - death certificate of a relative; - a copy of the door card (in respect of a relative); - residence card of a family member; - military card of a relative; - extract from the house register (in respect of a relative); - any other document / documents; - extracts from archival documents, archival information and other archival documents. |
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| A foreign citizen or a stateless person temporarily residing on the territory of Russia (deadline - not later than 3 months before the expiry of the period of residence on the territory of Russia) | A foreign citizen or stateless person who previously lived continuously in the territory of the Russian Federation | 1. The temporary residence permit and identity document |
| 2. The document confirming the fact of permanent residence:
- military ID; - extract from the house register; - a document containing information about military registration; - a copy of the door card; - other document; - archival certificates, copies of documents of Archival Fund of the Russian Federation, extracts from archive documents and/or other archival documents |
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| A foreign citizen or a stateless person has / had in the past relatives on a direct ascending line (mother, father, grandparents etc.) living permanently or lived earlier in Russia or on territory that belonged to the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union within the State border of the Russian Federation | 1. The temporary residence permit and identity document | |
| 2. The document, which confirms the presence of these relatives:
- birth certificate of the applicant and documents, confirming the relationship |
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| 3. The document confirming the fact of permanent residence of the relative in the relevant territory:
- a document containing information about military registration (relative); - birth certificate; - a certificate of adoption; - the certificate on conclusion of marriage; - death certificate of a relative; - a copy of the door card (in respect of a relative); - residence card of a family member; - military card of a relative; - extract from the house register (in respect of a relative); - any other document / documents; - extracts from archival documents, archival information and other archival documents. |
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| A foreign citizen or a stateless person permanently residing on the territory of Russia (not later than 3 months before the expiry of the period of residence on the territory of the Russian Federation) | A foreign citizen or a stateless person permanently residing on the territory of Russia | 1. Proof of identity (translated) |
| 2. A residence permit on the territory of the Russian Federation |
In appointing the next appointment, the applicant is issued a voucher, which contains the date and time of receipt. In the specified in the coupon time the applicant must appear with a completed application and the required package of documents to the territorial body of the FMS.
The application and package of documents is made by the employee of territorial body of the Federal migration service, the applicant shall be notified of the time and place of the meetings of the Commission (on the card bear the corresponding mark). A meeting of the Commission shall be appointed in term 2 – 5 days from the date of receipt of application.
In a strictly appointed time, the applicant should be specified in the card address. You should have:
- the document proving the identity;
-pen.
The use of computer technology during the interview is not allowed.
Before interviewing foreign nationals are informed about the form and manner of the interview, its duration. The duration of interview, according to the standards developed by the Federal migration service of Russia, may not exceed 30 minutes per foreign citizen.
During the interview, we determined the ability of foreign citizens:
- fully understand the content of films, radio and television plays, dramas, free to perceive the socio-cultural peculiarities of speech, interpreting famous sayings, idioms;
- understand and be able to interpret authentic texts on any subject;
- to be able to achieve your goals of communication in situations unprepared and prepared monologic and Dialogic communication;
- be able to demonstrate a full knowledge of the language system and fluency means of expression of language.
Interview results shall be recorded. The results of the Commission, the claimant may collect on the 5th day after the conference.
The applicant receives the decision of the Commission, stating the date of the Fee and the Protocol number.
The validity of the decision of the Commission is not limited. Re the interview in this case is not allowed.
In case if the Commission took the decision on recognition of a foreign citizen as a native Russian speaker, he has the right to re-apply not earlier than the expiration of 1 year after adoption of a negative decision.
Step 2 (if necessary) – receive notification about acceptance in citizenship of the Russian Federation
Foreign citizens or persons without citizenship who have reached the age of 18 and have legal capacity recognized by native Russian speakers, in order of refusal from their existing citizenship of a foreign state, may apply to the territorial body of the FMS with the application for issuance of a notification about acceptance in citizenship of the Russian Federation.
The state fee for this notice is not provided.
The statement is made in 2 copies. The application is supported by:
- residence permit or temporary residence permit or visa, migration card or other document prescribed by the Federal law of 25 July 2002 № 115-FZ "On legal status of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation" or to international treaties of the Russian Federation the document confirming the right of the foreign citizen on stay (residence) in the Russian Federation;
- the decision on recognizing the applicant as a native Russian speaker, as adopted by the Commission for the recognition of foreign citizen or person without citizenship by native Russian speaker.
Application-request on issuance of the notification about acceptance in citizenship is considered in the period of 3 months from the date of filing the application and documents.
Step 3 – obtaining the residence permit
The application for issuance of residence permit submitted to the regional body of the FMS of Russia at the place of residence (stay) of the applicant. The application shall be submitted in 2 copies.
The term of the application – 2 month from the date of receiving the application.
The statement of the Complainant, recognized as a native Russian speaker, applies:
- size photos 35x45 mm;
- the document proving the identity (notarially certified translation);
- a document issued by a competent institution of healthcare of the Russian Federation, confirming absence at the applicant of the diseases of drug addiction and infectious diseases that pose a danger to others, stipulated by the list, as well as a certificate of absence of disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV);
- the document of the competent body of the foreign state, confirming the appeal of the citizen with the Declaration of renunciation of his foreign citizenship, or proof of the impossibility of renunciation of citizenship of a foreign state (not submitted, if the renunciation of foreign citizenship is not required in cases stipulated by an international Treaty).
For granting of a residence permit provided state duty.
Native Russian speakers residence permit is issued for 3 years. Annually, at the end of each year, a person recognized as a native Russian speaker, has an obligation to personally notify the territorial authority of FMS on the place of residence for confirmation of their residence on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Stage 4 – citizenship of the Russian Federation
Persons permanently residing on the territory of the Russian Federation and recognized as native Russian speakers, have the right to apply for obtaining Russian citizenship in a simplified manner.
This, along with the obligation to observe the Constitution and legislation foreign citizens are required to abide by the following terms:
- The rejection of the existing citizenship. Demonstrate compliance with this condition in one of the following documents:
- the document confirming impossibility of renunciation of citizenship of a foreign country due to conditions beyond the applicant's reasons (decision of the authorized body of a foreign state about refusal to the claimant in the renunciation of citizenship or a document confirming that the renunciation of citizenship is not permitted under the laws of this state or that the applicant duly appealed to the authority of a foreign state with Declaration of renunciation of citizenship, but this statement in established by the legislation of that state a term is not decided);
- the document of the authority, certified by a competent authority of a foreign state, confirming the release of the applicant from the citizenship of this state.
To submit these documents is not required if the applicant is a citizen of the state with which Russia has concluded international agreements providing for the possibility of retaining dual citizenship when obtaining Russian citizenship.
2. Confirm the availability of legitimate livelihoods. Demonstrate compliance with this condition can be one of the following documents:
- Declaration of personal income tax with a tax Department mark about acceptance;
- certificate of income of physical persons;
- employment history;
- certificate of employment;
- certificate of inheritance;
- certificate of income of persons dependent which is the applicant;
- the pension certificate;
- confirmation of receipt of child support;
- certificate of social security authority on receiving benefits;
- certificate of Deposit in a credit institution indicating the account number;
- another document confirming the receipt of income from not prohibited by the legislation of the Russian Federation activities.
The statement in 2 copies submitted to the regional body of the FMS at the place of residence of the applicant.
The term of the application – up to 3 months from the date of filing of application and necessary documents.
